2017 Gmc Canyon Safety Report
2017 GMC Canyon Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2017 Gmc Canyon. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | Moderate (1) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (65) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 3 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Power Train | Compare power train issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2021 | Compare against the 2021 Gmc Canyon with 10 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Gmc Canyon before buying across this generation. |
Gmc Canyon Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Gmc Canyon years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Gmc Canyon | 49 | 1 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2016 Gmc Canyon | 261 | 4 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2019 Gmc Canyon | 14 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Gmc Canyon | 315 | 8 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Gmc Canyon | 13 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2021 Gmc Canyon | 10 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2017 Gmc Canyon Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2017 Gmc Canyon, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Power Train
12 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Gmc onlyEngine
9 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Gmc onlyUnknown Or Other
7 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Gmc onlySteering
6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering issues Gmc onlyElectrical System
4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Gmc onlyEngine And Engine Cooling
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine And Engine Cooling issues Gmc onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
Reliability Score
The 2017 Gmc Canyon receives a reliability score of 55 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates average reliability — some notable concerns exist that prospective buyers should be aware of.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2017 Gmc Canyon:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling Engine and engine cooling issues have been reported, including a catastrophic engine failure after 100k miles. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Electrical System Electrical system problems, such as a fan not stopping and a thermostat failure, have been reported. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Steering Steering wheel firmness and difficulty in operation have been reported, indicating potential safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Transmission Transmission shuddering has been reported, which can affect vehicle performance and safety. |
Low | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2017 Gmc Canyon:
23% of reported issues involve the check engine light.
15% of reported issues involve steering problems.
12% of reported issues involve electrical system problems.
10% of reported issues involve transmission shuddering.
Recall Details for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
The following 1 recall has been issued for the 2017 Gmc Canyon by NHTSA:
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2017 Gmc Canyon
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2017 Gmc Canyon with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 2 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the message " Check Trailer Brakes” was displayed. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system randomly activated, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. On several occasions while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to ...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed several times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the serial gateway module, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to a transmiss...
there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving the vehicle stop working and had to use the momentum to park on the side of the road causing a unexpected break down. The vehicle won't start. This again seems electrical and the deal...
I backed into a parked car in a parking lot.
Check engine light came on, had it looked into, the radiator active shutter grille was stuck and wouldn't close. It had to be replaced. No causation or incident to have caused this. Bottomline, it had to be replaced to avoid further damage and from becoming a safety issue.
I can not remove my key from ignition . Sometimes it takes up to 30 minutes to get it to release. Have taken to multiple places they all have different answer and no one knows how to fix it . Getting worse everyday. Today was told to contact you that they could not help me
Catastrophic engine failure. Piston #1 damage after a fuel injector issue. The truck just hit 100k miles. This left my husband stranded over an hour away. No check engine light or warning other than a loud pop and smoke. No warranty on the truck, I’ve been quoted $12k for a new engine. I have read MULTIPLE forums (one thread of 77 posts) of the same thing/similar thing happening.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that that evaporative emission control system purge control had malfunctioned. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehi...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,400.
The transmission shudders terribly. It is available for inspection. It is unsafe because while in traffic situations, it doesn't get up to speed correctly. It is as if it can't find the gear, it feels like it is about to stall. It is not dependable to stay at a speed, or increase speed. The dealership said that changing the transmission fluid would help, and it did for a while. The problem came ...
I was driving down the road when all of a sudden I received a warning “power steering” drive with care and something called “stabilitrack” my power steering had shut off. I was driving down a highway going about 65 around Walker lake no with turns. Coming around one of the turns the power steering kicked back on and I almost jerked off the road. The trucks power steering continues to go in and out...
The central control screen goes through a rapid, seemingly random series of "ghost touch" control changes. It cannot be stopped or shut down. It often changes the language of all screens in the vehicle (I cannot read French), shifts the instrument panel screen from speedometer to any of a large number of random screens, changes rear camera settings or deactivates it, changes bluetooth and telephon...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canon. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated along with the following displayed message "ISSUE WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM REDUCE ENGINE POWER TAKE TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY", as the vehicle slowed down drastically not allowing the driver to accelerate over 20 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer where th...
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while pressing the accelerator pedal. Also while operating the vehicle the contact had become ill with headaches and dizziness which required medical attention. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a hair-like fiber was pr...
After 5 years and 2 months of ownership of this vehicle, at ~52,000 miles it began to develop a shudder in the driveline, that I originally ascribed to an imbalanced rear wheel. After checking the rear wheels for balance, that cause was ruled out. I took the vehicle back to the GMC dealer where I had purchased it new. They claimed that the cause of the problem was a defective transmission fluid...
Constantly getting a message and beeping to service my trailer brake system while in park and driving. I’ve never used this before for towing any trailers or anything. This message and beeping cause a distraction and i find it to be dangerous. And the fact I’ve never used this is quite annoying.
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Vehicle touchscreen begins to glitch and is unresponsive, this is referred as “Touchscreen Disease”
2017 GMC CANYON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING AND BUCKING. OCCASIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DISCOVERED A FIX.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed; instead the vehicle would jerk forward. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the ow...
Fuel/Emissions: I have a 2017 GMC Canyon; I am not able to fuel the truck without the use of a funnel. As soon as I start fueling, it shuts off and "spits gas" on my clothes. When I do use the funnel, it takes me almost 20 minutes to fuel the truck. I have read in forums that it is a common occurrence with the 2017 Colorado and Canyons. I have tried to explain to the dealer that it may have a clog...
Showing 20 of 65 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2017 Gmc Canyon
Has the 2017 GMC CANYON been recalled?
Yes, the 2017 GMC CANYON has 1 recall on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2017 GMC CANYON have?
The 2017 GMC CANYON has 65 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 3 involved crashes. 4 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2017 GMC CANYON?
The 2017 GMC CANYON received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 3/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC CANYON?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2017 GMC CANYON involve power train (12 complaints), engine (9 complaints), unknown or other (7 complaints). Other affected components include steering, electrical system, engine and engine cooling.
How many crash reports does the 2017 GMC CANYON have?
There are 3 crash reports associated with the 2017 GMC CANYON out of 65 total complaints (4.6% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2017 GMC CANYON have?
There are no fire reports for the 2017 GMC CANYON in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2017 GMC CANYON?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC CANYON.
How many injuries are reported for the 2017 GMC CANYON?
4 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 GMC CANYON. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2017 GMC CANYON?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 GMC CANYON is acceptable with caveats. It has 65 complaints, 1 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2017 GMC CANYON?
The components with the most failures on the 2017 GMC CANYON are: 1. POWER TRAIN (12 complaints), 2. ENGINE (9 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (7 complaints), 4. STEERING (6 complaints), 5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (4 complaints). POWER TRAIN is the single most-reported problem area with 12 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2017 GMC CANYON?
Be cautious of electrical and engine issues, as they can affect safety. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2017 GMC CANYON has 65 NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2017 GMC CANYON?
The 2017 GMC CANYON receives a reliability score of 55/100, indicating average reliability. This is based on 65 owner complaints, 1 recalls, and 3 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine and Engine Cooling and Electrical System.
What are the known issues with the 2017 GMC CANYON?
Known issues with the 2017 GMC CANYON include: Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Steering, Transmission. These are based on patterns found across 65 NHTSA complaints. 1 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common issues with the 2017 GMC Canyon?
The most common issues include check engine lights, steering problems, electrical system failures, and transmission shuddering.
Are there any recalls for the 2017 GMC Canyon?
Yes, there is a recall for fuel system issues, specifically related to the fuel pump.
Can electrical system problems affect the safety of the vehicle?
Yes, electrical system issues, such as a fan not stopping or a thermostat failure, can impact safety.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical and engine issues, as they can affect safety. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2017 Gmc Canyon
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2017 Gmc Canyon. The data includes 65 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 1 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 3 reported crashes, 4 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2017 Gmc Canyon an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 3 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16